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Instant Pot Mexican Rice

Say goodbye to mushy rice! Learn how to make perfectly fluffy Mexican Rice in the Instant Pot with this quick and easy recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 239 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups long grain white rice (Jasmine rice works great)
  • 1/3 cup diced onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic  (about 2 cloves)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

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  1. Set Instant Pot to the "sauté" function and add oil. When oil is hot, add rice.Stir rice often until it becomes golden brown.
  2. Add onion, garlic, salt, cumin, and chili powder and sauté another minute or two, stirring constantly.
  3. Add tomato sauce and chicken broth and stir until well combined.
  4. Cover the Instant Pot with the lid and turn knob to the sealing position. Pressure cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. Natural pressure release 10-12 minutes, then quick release by turning the knob to the venting position.
  5. Uncover and fluff with a fork, then stir in chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Calories 239kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 389mg (16%) Potassium 155mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.5g (1%) Vitamin A 325IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 239

% Daily Value*

Calories 239kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 389mg 16%
Potassium 155mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.5g 1%
Vitamin A 325IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.